There was this little girl sitting by herself in the park. Everyone
passed by her and never stopped to see why she looked so sad. Dressed in
a worn pink dress, barefoot and dirty, the girl just sat and watched the
people go by.
She never tried to speak. She never said a word. Many people passed by
her, but no one would stop.
The next day I decided to go back to the park in curiosity to see If the
little girl would still be there. Yes, she was there, right in the very
spot where she was Yesterday, and still with the same sad look in her
eyes. Today I was to make my own move and walk over to the little girl.
For as we all know, a park full of strange people is not a place for
young children to play alone.
As I got closer I could see the back of the little girl's dress. It was
grotesquely shaped. I figured that was the reason people just passed by
and made no effort to speak to her.
Deformities are a low blow to our society and, heaven forbid if you make
a step toward assisting someone who is different.
As I got closer, the little girl lowered her eyes slightly to avoid my
intent stare. As I approached her, I could see the shape of her back
more clearly. She was grotesquely shaped in a humped over form. I smiled
to let her know it was OK; I was there to help, to talk.
I sat down beside her and opened with a simple, "Hello" The
little girl acted shocked, and stammered a "Hi"; After a long
stare into my eyes. I smiled and she shyly smiled back. We talked until
darkness fell and the park was completely empty.
I asked the girl why she was so sad. The little girl looked at me with a
sad face said, "Because, I'm Different". I immediately said,
"That you are!" and smiled. The little girl acted even sadder
and said, "I know."
"Little girl," I said, "You remind me of an angel, sweet and
innocent." She looked at me and smiled, and then slowly she got to
her feet and said, "Really?" "Yes, you're like a little
Guardian Angel sent to watch over all the people walking by."
She nodded her head yes, and smiled. With that she opened the back of
her pink dress and allowed her wings to spread, and then with a twinkle
in her eye she said "I am. I'm your Guardian Angel".
I was speechless -- sure I was seeing things.
She said, "For once you thought of someone other than yourself. My
job here is done".
I got to my feet and said, "Wait, why did no one stop to help an
Angel?" She looked at me, smiled, and said, "You're the only one
that could see me," and then she was gone.
And with that, my life was changed dramatically.
So, when you think you're all you have, remember, your angel is always
watching over you.
Like the story says, we all need someone. And, every one of your friends
is an angel in their own way.
The value of a friend is measured in the heart.
I hope your Guardian Angel watches over you always.
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